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The Markel Style: See how our values motivate our people, drive our operations, and lead to impressive results for our clients.

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In the spotlight

Harvey or Irma claims

To our friends, colleagues, production partners, and policyholders in the Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia area, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If you wish to file a claim related to Harvey please email us at newharveyclaims@markelcorp.com , for Irma please email us at newirmaclaims@markelcorp.com. You can also call us at 1-800-362-7535.

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News

Sep
15 Markel expands professional liability coverage for law firms

Aug
21 Markel announces enhancements to tenant discrimination protection

Jul
26 Markel reports second quarter and six-months results

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Investor relations

Visit our investor relations page to find the current quote, quarterly reports, filing information, and more.

Second quarter 2017 results are now available.

View the press release.

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Markel in the news

  • Consolidation of InsureTechs Ahead? A Q&A with Trent Cooksley, Head of Open Innovation

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  • Nicole Ricigliano, Sr. Underwriter, named a Young Gun by Insurance Business of America (IBA) magazine

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  • Speaking from Experience: Peta White

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$667 million

Comprehensive income to Markel shareholders in 2016 was over $667 million.
Around the world

Markel has 69 offices in 20 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  - Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 7,000 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Forever and right now

“We think about your company in two distinct yet completely connected time horizons, namely, forever and right now.” - 2016 letter to shareholders